The Conversation Art Podcast, hosted by Michael Shaw, features one-on-one and roundtable conversations with artists, dealers, curators and collectors about the contemporary art world. It has 100 episodes, released roughly every four weeks, with a median length of about 52 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Reach collectors and artists through long, candid conversations with the art world
- Episodes run about 52 minutes, giving sponsor reads room to land with engaged listeners.
- The show has 253 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.5 stars, showing a loyal listener base.
- Past sponsors Artwork Archive and Donum Estate show the show already fits premium art-adjacent brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- one-on-one interview, three-way roundtable conversation, co-hosted advice segment
- Tone
- candid, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Artwork ArchiveDonum Estate
- Categories promoted
- art management software, winery and sculpture estate
- Affiliate links
- No
The website sponsorship page names Artwork Archive and Donum Estate as past sponsors, but no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles or the feed description.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent episode titles cover artist careers, housing, photography and humor with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | theconversationpod.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id481461646 |
| RSS feed | theconversationartpodcast.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 64 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 392: NYC artist Nancy Goldring- living in Westbeth for 50+ yea | 2026-10-12 | 42 min |
| Episode 391- OLD NEWS plus Lucien Smith mini-tribute | 2026-09-26 | 15 min |
| Episode 390: a broken plate catapults a career: Nyack, NY-based artist | 2026-09-06 | 55 min |
| Episode 389: The Conversation presents: The Intrepid Artist, an Advice | 2026-08-08 | 36 min |
| Episode 388: Lauren O'Neill-Butler on Artist Activism, Artforum magazi | 2026-06-20 | 53 min |
| Episode 387: Peter Hujar and Paul Thek's "Wonderful World That Almost | 2026-05-23 | 51 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 28 days.
A podcast featuring both one-on-one and three-way roundtable conversations with contemporary artists, dealers, curators, and collectors--based in Los Angeles, but reaching nationally and internationally.
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About The Conversation Art Podcast
The Conversation Art Podcast is a show about the contemporary art world, hosted by Michael Shaw, an Los Angeles-based artist who launched it in 2011. According to the show website, episodes feature one-on-one and three-way roundtable conversations with artists, dealers, curators and collectors. The show has 100 episodes, released about every four weeks, with a median length of roughly 52 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 253 ratings with an average of 4.5 stars. Listener figures are estimates: we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, based on rating count, show age and hosting signals. The site names Artwork Archive and Donum Estate among past sponsors.
The show suits brands in art management, collector services and premium lifestyle categories that want to reach people in the art world. Estimated rates are $90 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, which buys a placement in an audience of engaged art professionals and enthusiasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Conversation Art Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Conversation Art Podcast
How much does The Conversation Art Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $90 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing is set directly with the show.
What is The Conversation Art Podcast about?
The show features conversations with artists, dealers, curators and collectors about the contemporary art world. Episodes range from one-on-one interviews to three-way roundtables.
How do I contact The Conversation Art Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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